Michelle Iracheta

4 days ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

The old windsock on the backyard fence may see more action this week than in recent months. The National Weather Service said Monday morning it could be an unusual week of weather for the middle of May, with strong offshore winds at times. Besides waking up to rain and cooler temperatures Monday morning, the NWS said to expect “unsettled” weather, especially at higher elevations, where there could be gusts up to 50 mph.

6 days ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

The driver who struck and killed a Menlo-Atherton High School athletic coach while he was riding his bicycle in Atherton on May 7 was operating a garbage truck, Atherton Police Chief Steven McCulley confirmed Friday. The deadly collision occurred at the intersection of Middlefield Road and Prior Lane when the truck turned right and struck Coach Dylan Taylor, who was riding in the designated bicycle lane, McCulley said in his statement.

1 week ago | almanacnews.com | Michelle Iracheta

*|DATE:F j, Y|*Menlo-Atherton High School’s athletic coach Dylan Taylor died in a fatal traffic collision while riding his bicycle near an intersection on Middlefield Road and Prior Lane in Atherton on May 7. Amid ongoing issues with other recreational programs, Menlo Park seniors have raised concerns about the senior center at the Belle Haven Community Center.

2 weeks ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

With a record-breaking amount of money raised over the holiday season from readers, businesses and foundations this year, The Almanac and Redwood City Pulse have made grants of $36,600 each to ten local nonprofit organizations serving families and children. The Almanac Holiday Fund began more than 25 years ago and each year selects 10 nonprofits providing needed services to residents of Menlo Park, Redwood City, North Fair Oaks or East Palo Alto to share equally of the funds raised.

2 weeks ago | rwcpulse.com | Michelle Iracheta

A plan to reduce the number of seats on Redwood City’s Police Advisory Committee from 11 to 7 initially failed in a split 3-4 vote Monday night, after a tense debate over representation, equity and the committee’s role in police oversight. The proposal was initially introduced on the April 28 consent calendar, but Council member Chris Sturken pulled it for discussion. While all other consent items were approved unanimously, the proposed ordinance drew sharp division among councilmembers.